Document Reference: T 1/475/280
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T 1/475/280 - Wood asks Who is in charge
T 1/475/280 - Wood asks "Who is in charge"
Background
Noted as read 5 July 1770 - enclosed was copy of a letter re potential arrival
of plague vessels sent by Secretary of the Customs London to all stations including
to Collector of Douglas.
Text
Isle Mann June 27th 1770
My Lord
A few days ago a Duplicate of the enclosed Letter came to my hand; And as this
is not the first Letter of the kind, I could no longer omit laying the Affair
before your Lordship. Should such a Calamity happen to fall on this Coast, no
possible precaution or Aid, your Lordship may be assured, shall be wanting to
prevent its fatal Consequences - But the propriety of the Revenue Officers of
this Island issuing Orders to Officers Civil and Military here, without the
Authority, or even privity of the Governor, I beg Leave to submit to your Lordships
Consideration.
And have the Honor to be, with the greatest Respect, My Lord, &c John Wood
Notes
The Treasury appeared to treat the Island as a wholy owned subsidary, effectively
placing Charles Lutwidge in charge and ignoring the civil powers.
Any comments, errors or omissions gratefully received
The Editor
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